For us, results posts act as a form of closure. An opportunity to review the games in the cold light of day and chew the fat on the issues raised. Unfortunately, with second legs due to be played next week, Barcelona considering action over Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments and a rabid following of both clubs on our humble website, we have a feeling this one might attract a bit of ‘attention’ in the coming days.

While there’s still much for us to discuss re: the Barcelona/Real Madrid CL tie since our last recap, we’ve elected to keep things short and sweet this time around.

Champions League Results

Why? Mainly because we have bigger and better things on our plates. Like photoshopping our new Finest Five together, for example.
And so, we’d like to congratulate the Barca boys for making it to Wembley. We imagine the Catalans will be lounging comfortably on their lush Italian leather sectionals this evening as they eagerly await the result of the Schalke 04 v. Manchester United return tie. As you may recall, United have two crucial away goals in their clutches, but it definitely ain’t over until the fat lady belts her bluesy tunes.

Lionel Messi is one of Argentina’s best imports in soccer, he is the star of FC Barcelona, but this gifted and handsome guy has someone to share his victories, and no it is not his mother or dog, it is his super sexy Argentinean girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo. Let’s get to know this lucky girl.

Linel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo

Antonella is 22 years old, she was born in Messi’s hometown of Rosario, Argentina, where she was studying Nutrition, was? She quit school? No she didn’t it is just that now she is living in Barcelona with her boyfriend, so she is now studying there.

You might wonder how these two love birds met, was it at school? Did they live in the same neighborhood? Well, they did meet since they were just five years old, she is Lionel’s best friend Lucas Scaglia’s cousin, so they basically grew up together, or so it was confirmed by him in an interview

The 22 years old Argentinian girl is an educated young lady, she studied nutrition is Argentina in Lionel’s home town “Rosario”, she moved to Barcelona to live with Messi, where she is continuing her education.
The youngsters met each other before Lionel became a living football legend, Antonella lived in Messi’s home town “Rosario” and they met after long years. Messi said about her ” I know Antonella since I was five, she was and still a good friend I trust her so much, our families know each other, and there’s a great chemistry between us.”

Lionel Messi Girlfriend

In December 2009, while Messi was in a visit to Argentine to attend a big family birthday, and cure an injury he suffered from, a relative for Messi new Antonella, and introduced her to Messi, Lionel remembered the old days and then the meeting turned into love.
Messi wanted to keep his relationship with Antonella a secret, but when he was at the a beach in South Barcelona called Sidgez, the beach was not important, and big stars weren’t expected to be there, so Messi found it a good spot to hang out but the paparazzi were there by “Coincidence” and captured a few photos of the lovers, Messi wasn’t satisfied, and he said ” If I knew the Paparazzi were there, I wouldn’t have visited the beach.”
Messi had few problems with the Paparazzi, one of them was an incident after Argentina was eliminated from the world cup after a 4-0 loss against Germany. Messi went with his liver to a beach in Rio De Janero, where there was a reporter who came to take pictures, Messi told the reporter to stay away. The reporter got mad and that made him say ” Congratulation for winning the world cup, you deserved it.” Messi replied ironically “Thank you.”
Messi declared that there is future plans for marriage. and he said “Iam happy with my girl and relationship, and now she is Argentina.

Lionel Andres Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina, 23 years ago. He is the son of the couple Jorge and Celia Messi. Since the age of five, Messi was playing football with a local club, Grandoli, trained by his father. Messi is naturally gifted footballer, like its rival the moment, Cristiano Ronaldo. Sports bodies and shrewdness dribble ball not only gained from exercise, but grew up instinctively.But unlike Ronaldo, who berfisik perfect. Messi as a child experiencing growth abnormalities. He was sentenced to growth hormone deficiency that prevents her height. As a result, until the teen years, height Messi smaller of two years from their peers. Doctors also said that if left unchecked, high maximum Messi will only reach 140 centimeters.However, despite this, Messi can cover these shortcomings with his talent. When I joined the junior team of renowned Argentine club Newell's Old Boys, Messi is unbeatable in the field. Never in a game he easily passed two big opposing players (ideal posture). His opponent is bigger, the first, easily skipped. Fight them, trying to intercept by using a larger body. But, with a little trick of the foot, Messi with the ball can pass smoothly is that instead dropped his opponent.Although brilliant in the field, but the physical deficiencies Messi worrying both parents. The father, Jorge, only a factory worker with a small salary in addition to the status Grandoli coached semi-pro. At that time, Massey was undergoing hormone therapy, but the cost for this is not little. About 650 U.S. $ per month. Jorge only able to finance Messi hormone therapy during the first two months. rose from the entire health insurance savings.The economic crisis experienced by Argentina at that time also makes Jorge little broke. He almost intends to bring his family moved to Australia. But luckily it happens thanks to undo part of a man.Is Charles Rexarch, Director of Personnel Barcelona who was in Argentina to look for young players with potential. The news about the greatness Rexarch Messi up to the ear. He also met the boy. Despite knowing the physical deficiencies Massey, Rexarch still take him to Spain after seeing action in the field. Messi was then aged 13 years.Initially, the Barcelona is also hesitant to sign because knowing the shortage. But when they saw the direct action of Messi in the field, they immediately menyodorinya contract to sign. Barcelona also decided to finance the Massey hormone therapy until he reaches maximum height. Not only that, they also provide employment to the Massey's father, Jorge, and home to the Massey family in Spain.Thanks to hormone therapy, Messi can grow to 169 centimeters. High that, although not ideal for a footballer, but a normal height.In the Barcelona B team, he scored 35 goals in 30 games. Her achievements make it soon got promoted to the senior team in 2004. Not in vain Barca sign him. He became the youngest player ever to score for his team in Spain's Primera Liga in 2005, while down facing Albacete. He was only 17 years, ten months and seven days. He is often compared to Argentina legend Diego Maradona, including by Maradona himself. His goal in the semi-finals of the King's Cup against Getafe in 2007 reminiscent of the "Best Goal of The Century" is printed Maradona at the 1986 World Cup. Spanish media dubbed it "Messidona".In 2005, Barcelona offers a new contract to 2010 worth € 150 million, € 30 million higher than Ronaldo's contract, which is still regarded as the world's best player at that time. Still in the same year, he for the first time got a chance to perform at the senior Argentine national team, against Hungary. After only 40 seconds showing, she was expelled for elbowing an opposing player Vilmos Vanczak, who pulled his shirt as he ran. Referee's decision to invite controversy. Maradona even openly supported the action Messi.He became the youngest player ever to appear for Argentina at the 2006 World Cup, in the face of Serbia-Montenegro. Not only that, he also broke the record as the youngest goalscorer in the tournament, and the sixth World Cup history. In September 2005, Barcelona once again extend his contract, this time until 2014. He decided to hold Spanish citizenship (with dual nationality principle adopted for the country, allowing Messi became a citizen of Spain and Argentina as well), and thus could defend Barca in the Primera Liga. Previously, he could not appear because the club has met the quota for non-EU players.Unlike some star players who enjoy their life as a celebrity, Lionel Messi is a closed figure. Apart from its action on the gridiron, he seldom opened his mouth about his personal life. Messi almost never spit to do with women, but it seems the ball players is indeed a magnet for the model. He now reportedly close to the model Luciana Salazar who was 28 years, after the escape from the Macarena Lemos, who was also a model. But that did not deter the fans to approach him. In Peru, a woman jumped into the front of the upper stands, as he walked out of the field. Messi tried to warn him, but she hurried tumbled in the field, prior to release by security personnel.Messi is a versatile left-handed player. He was able to perform equally well in the center, wing, as well as the attacker. Speed, ability and vision dribel is world class. Rivalry between him and Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the best footballer in the world, has become a legend.Now, Messi was a key player club Barcelona and Argentina national team. Has entered the gates of success with hard work, talent and perseverance. Messi is also known to focus on his career and away from the glamorous life. Stuff like this just added to the positive value of Messi in the eyes of fans and supporters.Let us look forward to more action Messidona in the field.Career:ClubBarcelona (157/105) (2004 - present)National Team-Argentina (53/15) (2005-present)Awards:-FIFA World Player of the Year: 2009

FIFA Team of the Year: 2008, 2009

European footballer of the Year: 2009

U-21 European footballer of the Year: 2007

Onze d'Or: 2009

FIFA U-20 World Cup Player of the Tournament: 2005

FIFA U-20 World Cup top goalscorer: 2005

Copa América Young Player of the Tournament: 2007

La Liga Player of the Year: 2009· La Liga Forward of the Year: 2009

La Liga Foreign Player of the Year: 2007, 2009, 2010

La Liga Ibero-American Player of the Year: 2007, 2009, 2010

La Liga Player of the Year: 2009, 2010· La Liga's top goalscorer: 2009-10

Saturday, 21 July 2012

The Barça full back is fully recovered from a shoulder injury that has seen him sidelined since May 16.

Dani Alves

Dani Alves was declared fully fit on Friday after his battle to recover from an injury to his right shoulder finally came to an end. He sustained the injury in training on May 16 and it meant he missed the Copa del Rey Final against Athletic Bilbao. It was estimated at the time that he’d need 6 to 8 weeks to recover.

Under medical control

With first team training officially starting last Tuesday, it was reported on Monday that the Brazilian was in the final stages of his recovery programme. Though still being closely watched by doctors, Alves has been exercising with his team mates all week.

After a few days of observation, the Club Medical Services decided to declare him fully fit today. The full back will therefore be available for selection by Tito Vilanova for all of the preseason friendlies.

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

The man who gave Spain their first-ever World Cup, Andrés Iniesta, got married to the mother of his daughter Valeria, Anna Ortiz, at Castillo de Tamarit, in Altafulla in the province of Tarragona.

The wedding of the footballer was a civil ceremony, four years after he began his relationship with hairdresser Anna Ortiz, who has always preferred to steer clear of the cameras and the spotlight. On Sunday they were the centre of attention for the 700 guests who attended the wedding.

Iniesta and Anna Ortiz

Among the guests were some of the best-known faces in Spanish football, as well as people from the world of music. The ceremony led to some interesting encounters, such as Sandro Rosell (president of FC Barcelona), Joan Laporta and Joan Gaspart (former presidents), or Vicente del Bosque and Luis Aragonés.